Uniform dressing update
I was going to wait until the end of November to update you on the Uniform project. The thing is I started early (I couldn’t wait!!) and I have some results ready to share with you. Did I enjoy it? … Continued
Still life photography
Still life experiments When I made my book I wanted lots of photographs of people, to illustrate its central message of dressing for your colouring. That meant I had to learn the basics of portrait photography and I was pleased … Continued
Uniform dressing – November challenge
There has been an ongoing discussion in magazines and the press about the idea of “uniform dressing”, especially for women. After all men have a uniform, especially for work. That would be the navy or grey suit, worn with a … Continued
Irving Penn – fashion photographer
This week, in Photography 2, we are required to learn about a famous photographer. I chose Irving Penn (1917-2009), one of the world’s best fashion photographers. The image below is of Lisa Fonssagrives, a super model of her day. Born … Continued
How to make the Skirt of Joy
As summer ended I wanted a bright little skirt to bring joy to me, the wearer, and the viewer. Back in Spring 2014 Chanel had included a beautiful fabric, based on colour charts from 1900. One of my favourite bloggers … Continued
Cultural Appropriation in fashion
There has been quite a row for a few weeks now on Cultural Appropriation. Most notably here in the UK when popular chef Jamie Oliver called a rice dish Jerk Rice, and was criticised by Dawn Butler an MP of … Continued
English (and Welsh) country dancing
Back to school for Photography 2 Last week we had to produce six photos, so I looked up local events. I found the Stroud Folk Festival was scheduled. We had actually been along the previous year and I knew it would … Continued
Colour analysis – what is your main colour direction?
What is this all about? When we do a colour analysis we try to put everyone into one main category of colours Deep, Light, Cool, Warm, Bright or Muted. Most people will suit one better than others, although usually they … Continued
Autumn League pullover
I love everything about this jumper. Choosing it, knitting it, thinking about it, washing it, and of course wearing it. The Autumn League sweater, details here. Yarn The turquoise yarn I used is splendid. It was a special offer from … Continued
Finally Finished Frida-ing
This week Kathy S from Illinois visited London with her daughter in law and we were able to meet up for a visit to the V&A Frida Kahlo exhibition. It was a treat for me to go again. Following my … Continued